A method using tissue engineering principles for the culture of immature ovarian follicles followed by fertilization of oocytes in vitro has been presented by Xu et al.1. This methodology is a great step forward toward new technology for fertility preservation in female cancer patients.
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Brännström, M., Milenkovic, M. Advances in fertility preservation for female cancer survivors. Nat Med 14, 1182–1184 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm1108-1182
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